US Bridges

Route 58A Ebl over Clinch River & RTE T-640

Good

Russell County, Virginia · .05MRUSSELLCO&.05MWISECO · Structure no. 000000000016323

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
603 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,859
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 58A Ebl over Clinch River & RTE T-640 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Route 58A Ebl over Clinch River & RTE T-640 in Russell County, Virginia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,859 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,687 by 2045. The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoute 58A Ebl
CrossesClinch River & RTE T-640
Location.05MRUSSELLCO&.05MWISECO
RouteU.S. Route 58
Coordinates36.90226, -82.31001
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length603 ft (183.8 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,859 (2022)
Projected traffic6,687 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 58A Ebl over Clinch River & RTE T-640 built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 58A Ebl over Clinch River & RTE T-640 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Route 58A Ebl over Clinch River & RTE T-640 carry?

About 4,859 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Route 58A Ebl over Clinch River & RTE T-640?

The structure is 603 ft (183.8 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Route 58A Ebl over Clinch River & RTE T-640?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.